Detail of the damage to a building on Colombo Street. Some of the windows are missing, and cracks are clearly visible on the wall. The front has been protected by a tarp.
A photograph of a man and a child laying concrete at the site of the Gap Filler Community Chess project.
A photograph of a woman reading poetry to an audience. She is standing in front of the Poetica Urban Poetry wall.
The cordon checkpoint at the intersection of Colombo and Gloucester Streets. In the background, people stand in a section of walkway opened up to allow the public a view of Cathedral Square.
An aerial photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "A view looking north-west over the central city towards Hagley Park. Hereford Street can be seen in the foreground, as well as Worcester Street running towards the the Christ Church Cathedral. The empty site of the Press Building and Warners hotel can also be seen".
A photograph of a green sticker on the window of The Dolls House Shop antique store on Colombo Street. The sticker indicates that the store is safe to enter. The sign reads, "Inspected, no restriction on use or occupancy. This building has received a brief inspection only. While no apparent structural or other safety hazards have been found, a more comprehensive inspection of the exterior and interior may reveal safety hazards". The structural engineer has written on the sign "propping to rear of building inadequate, fire egress also at rear inappropriate, no occupancy to second storey".
A photograph looking south down Colombo Street from the intersection of Gloucester Street. In the distance a crane is hanging over Cathedral Square. Below the crane is the partially-demolished tower of the ChristChurch Cathedral. A pile of rubble is sitting in front.
An aerial photograph looking south over the Christchurch CBD centred on Colombo Street. The Town Hall and beginnings of Gap Filler's Pallet Pavilion can be seen to the bottom left.
The demolition site of the Methodist Church on the corner of Colombo and Brougham Street in Sydenham. A sign stuck into the rubble reads, "Property of the Sydenham Heritage Trust".
A poem written on Gap Filler and Poetica's "Instant Poetry" wall on Colombo Street. The poem reads, "Kia ora, kautou. It must be windy, the trees are kissing. Heath, 4".
A photograph of Mike Hewson's artwork, 'Deconstruction', on the walkway between Ballantyne's and the former bus exchange building. The photograph is taken from an angle such that the artwork gives the illusion that the walkway is transparent.
A photograph of Mike Hewson's artwork, 'Deconstruction', on the walkway between Ballantyne's and the former bus exchange building. The photograph is taken from beneath the walkway, so that the distorted perspective which enables the illusion can be seen.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Another victim: Three Beckenham shops were pulled down last week, victims of the September 4 earthquake. The businesses were Peace, Love and Tofu; Buy Buy Baby; and Yesteryear. Beckenham near the Milton Street and Colombo Street corner. Mitre 10 in the background".
An empty section on the corner of Cashel and Colombo Streets where buildings have been demolished. In the background, a "drummer boy" dummy dressed in a hi-vis jacket sits on top of one of the still-standing High Street buildings. Written on the back of the building is "Merry Christmas Christchurch Pa Rum Pum Pum Pum".
A poster advertising the launch of Greening the Rubble's Green Room on Colombo Street. The poster also advertises the unveiling of Crack'd for Christchurch's armchair and ottoman artworks.
Members of the Student Volunteer Army pulling up weeds in front of Wayne Youle's mural, 'I Seem to Have Temporary Misplaced my Sense of Humour'.
Members of the Student Volunteer Army pulling up weeds in front of Wayne Youle's mural, 'I Seem to Have Temporary Misplaced my Sense of Humour'.
Members of the Student Volunteer Army pulling up weeds in front of Wayne Youle's mural, 'I Seem to Have Temporary Misplaced my Sense of Humour'.
Members of the Student Volunteer Army pulling up weeds in front of Wayne Youle's mural, 'I Seem to Have Temporary Misplaced my Sense of Humour'.
Members of the Student Volunteer Army pulling up weeds in front of Wayne Youle's mural, 'I Seem to Have Temporary Misplaced my Sense of Humour'.
Members of the Student Volunteer Army pulling up weeds in front of Wayne Youle's mural, 'I Seem to Have Temporary Misplaced my Sense of Humour'.
Winnie Bagoes on Colombo Street, the west side partially collapsed after the 22 February 2011 earthquake. In the background, a crane is raising a platform next to the Forsyth Barr Building.
A photograph of students installing In Your Face, which is part of LUXCITY.
A photograph of students installing In Your Face, which is part of LUXCITY.
A photograph of students installing In Your Face, which is part of LUXCITY.
A photograph of students installing In Your Face, which is part of LUXCITY.
A photograph of architecture students setting up the In Your Face installation for LUXCITY.
A photograph of people enjoying the In Your Face installation at LUXCITY.
A photograph of children enjoying the In Your Face installation at LUXCITY.
A photograph of architecture students setting up the In Your Face installation for LUXCITY.
